Book your 2025 Canada rail vacation now and receive 10% off (up to $3,500 per couple) plus up to $700 off Rocky Mountaineer

Canada Rail Vacations | Luxury Canada Rail Trips

Ride Through a Magical Winter Wonderland by Rail

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Ride Through a Magical Winter Wonderland by Rail - Canada Rail Vacations

Discover the Romance of a Trans Continental Rail Journey

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Discover the Romance of a Trans Continental Rail Journey - Canada Rail Vacations
Book your 2025 Canada rail vacation now and receive 10% off (up to $3,500 per couple) plus up to $700 off Rocky Mountaineer

Get ready for your ultimate Canada Rail Vacation designed by Canada's leading train trip specialist. As the go-to provider for tailor-made tours, our team has been exploring Canada for 25 years so they can craft dream vacations with local expert insight.


Traveling Canada by rail is a truly iconic experience, be it through the majestic Rocky Mountains of Western Canada or across the charming and colorful Eastern and Atlantic provinces. Combining two incredible trains – the renowned Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail, which services routes across the country – our Rail Vacations cater to a variety of budgets and interests. As always, booking train travel in Canada comes with the expert guidance of our team, customizing your trip to the point of perfection.

Our Featured Canada Rail Vacations

For the past 25 years our team has been designing dream train trips in Canada. Our team regularly travels from coast to coast aboard VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer, discovering new adventures that we can't wait to share with you.

Explore our Canada Rail Vacations by Type

Feast your eyes on Canada with a rail vacation that includes the Last Frontier, the Canadian Rockies, Eastern Canada or the Maritimes. In winter, enjoy the magical scenery of Alberta with our popular Snow Train to the Rockies.

Bucket List Top 10 Best Selling Rail Trips

View our Bucket List Top 10 Best Selling Canada Rail Trips, these scenic train rides are world famous with Canada being home to some of the best train trips on the planet.

Canada Winter Rail Trips

Passing by the snow-capped mountains of the Canadian Rockies, winter by rail feels as though it’s straight out of a storybook.

Canadian Rockies Rail, Drive or Both ?

A Canadian Rockies road trip is a tempting option or should I take a Rail Trip? What if we told you there's no need to choose.

Luxury Rail Tours Across Canada

On our luxury rail tours across Canada you'll not only be dazzled by the scenery outside — you'll also be delighted by the level of pampering you'll get inside as well.

West Coast Canada by Rail | Luxury Lodges

Western Canada’s most luxurious hotels & lodges can be found throughout the region and is a perfect addition to our West Coast Canada Rail Trips.

Canada Places to visit

Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada

Banff

Banff

Calgary

Calgary

Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Jasper

Jasper

Lake Louise

Lake Louise

Montreal

Montreal

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Quebec

Vancouver

Vancouver

Victoria

Victoria

Whistler

Whistler

Explore by Train | VIA Rail & Rocky Mountaineer

There is no better way to explore Canada than by train. From VIA Rail's famous overnight continental train to Rocky Mountaineer's journey through the Canadian Rockies, explore over 23 of our best rail vacations by train.

Rocky Mountaineer

Travelers with a passion for historical adventure should consider the Canadian Rockies Train Tour with Rocky Mountaineer. Onboard this world-famous train, you can choose between the First Passage to the West, Journey through the Clouds or the Rainforest to Gold Rush in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service.

VIA Rail

VIA Rail Canada has perfected the art of ferrying passengers across the country's vast and diverse landscapes, all year round. Unwind on a classic overnight train across Canada, where you can stretch out in a cozy sleeper cabin and dine on exquisite meals. It's the most comfortable way to explore the natural beauty of Canada.

Canada Rail Vacations REVIEWS

"Thanks again for a well planned and hassle free vacation. We will look forward to future vacations with Discover Holidays. "

Ross - Ontario, Canada

"We did the "Rail & Drive Across Canada" with you & it was wonderful. A Bucket List dream come true!"

Rita Illinois, United States

"Everything ran like clock work, the activities we did were extremely well organised, informative and above all fantastically enjoyable. "

Hazel Scotland

"I highly recommend this company, They will tailor a trip to meet individual needs."

Mel New Zealand

"Our trip through western Canada planned by Canada by Design was fabulous."

Jeffrey - California, United States

"We came back with many happy memories and beautiful photos of your breathtaking country."

Johanna Oswald - Little Rock, AR, United States

"From start to finish it was an ideal trip for us to enjoy Canada scenery, atmosphere and hospitality. "

Manuel - United States

"The way we were able to customize our trip drive/train and explore on our own was awesome! "

Melinda - Nevada, United States

"This was an A++ experience! I'll definitely use Canada Rail Vacations for our next trip to Canada."

Kathleen Texas, United States

"Paulina organized an awesome trip for us which included Vancouver Island and the Rockies."

Peter - Australia

"Thanks very much to Jasmine for helping to organise our wonderful holiday from Vancouver across the Rockies to Calgary."

Graham Perth, Australia

"From start to finish Jennifer was very polite and easy-going as well as professional. She offered suggestions when needed and and was on top of all itinerary adjustments and refunds. "

Kim - Pennsylvania, United States

"We could not have been more pleased with the trip that was planned by Canada by Design."

Carol Cevolani - Petaluma, United States

"Thanks Canada by Design for putting together and planning such a trouble free, smooth running package."

Lutfu - Istanbul

" I couldn't be more pleased with the trip! "

Marlene Schillinger - Virginia, United States

" We would highly recommend Jennifer and Canada by Design for all of your travel needs. We count ourselves very lucky that we found this 5-star team of travel experts!"

Julie Cass - Brisbane, Australia

"We had a wonderful trip and everything was arranged very well!"

Jacqueline - Netherlands

"We would recommend trips organized by Canada by Design to anyone who is interested in actively exploring parts of the country."

Astrid Ottawa, Canada

"It was such a relief to know that we could trust Canada by Design before and during our trip."

Vered Mei-Tal - Lutherville, United States

"It was a very memorable trip and I highly recommend to all."

Cherie Arizona, United States

"From day one we felt comfortable that everything was going to be special."

Mark Australia

"Excellent trip. Well planned out!"

Paul Williams Canada

"My clients and myself most definitely benefited from working with Canada By Design! "

Amanda Central Travel

"Every part of our trip was well thought out and there were no hitches."

Di New Zealand

"We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place."

Anne New Jersey, United States

"It was like a Christmas tree fairyland. It was snowing pretty good. So coming from Texas in the summer it was really special, almost magical. "

Anita Texas, United States

"Thanks for a great holiday. The Rockies - awesome, Victoria- beautiful. Whistler- magic."

Mark Sydney, Australia

"We want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in setting everything up, and also for your courteous assistance and recommendations along the way. "

Nick Florida, United States

"They not only tailored my itinerary to include activities I liked, but also made my car and hotel reservations, making it no-fuss for me. "

Annette California, United States

"Destinations, itinerary and accommodation was all well thought out and we had a very memorable time. I'd happily use Canada by Design again."

Christopher - Zurich, Switzerland

"Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation that created memories for our lifetime! You did a great job!"

Pam Illinois, United States

"We found our experience with Canada by Design to be most wonderful for our Trans-Canada Rail Trip."

Marjorie Stock California, United States

"I don't know how I will ever thank you all at Canada by Design for making our trip of a lifetime!"

Ann - Australia

"I would definitely recommend this to anyone - but especially to young parents with families. "

Annabelle - Delaware, United States

"We will be recommending you to others and will use you again when we return for more adventure."

Kay - New Zealand

"One of our best vacations. Perfectly planned and all went off without a hitch. "

Joel Yellin - Rochester, United States

"We had the most fabulous trip to our Winter Wonderland in the Canadian Rockies."

Mary - California, United States

"Thanks again, we would certainly recommend you to our friends in Florida!"

Thomas Florida, United States

"There isn't anyone I would rather use for travel to Canada."

Emily - Tennessee, United States

" The whales very kindly decided to perform when I was whale watching. "

Janet New Eltham, United Kingdom

"I would highly recommend Canada by Design and would certainly use them again when going to another area they service."

Joyce - New Jersey, United States

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